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December 10, 2025
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Northrop Grumman Unveils Enhanced Next-Generation G/ATOR Radar

A new software upgrade is boosting the capability of Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR), extending its detection range and improving response times on the battlefield. The enhancement...

December 8, 2025
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Puma LE Drone Upgraded With Enhanced Sensors and AI for GPS-Denied Operations

AeroVironment’s Puma Long Endurance (LE) drone can now operate reliably in GPS-denied environments following the integration of the company’s latest navigation enhancement. The system is equipped with a Visual...

December 8, 2025
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Turkey Rolls Out Its First Fully Indigenous Submarine

Turkey has begun construction of its first indigenously designed submarine, marking a significant milestone in Ankara’s drive to cut dependence on foreign defense suppliers. Work on the National Submarine,...

December 5, 2025
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Uvision Acquires SpearUAV to Grow LM Portfolio

Uvision Group has taken full ownership of SpearUAV, a developer of encapsulated, AI-enabled loitering systems. The acquisition enhances Uvision’s footprint in the fast-expanding market for autonomous aerial munitions and...

December 4, 2025
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L3Harris Wins USMC SATCOM Upgrade Contract

The US Marine Corps has placed an order with L3Harris to upgrade its satellite communication terminals, boosting performance and enabling access to multiple satellite orbits. These enhancements support the...

December 3, 2025
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Halo Platform Gets New VR & Intel Upgrades

AeroVironment’s Halo mission software platform is expanding with the MENTOR VR training suite and an AI-powered intelligence system capable of aggregating global data feeds. The MENTOR module uses a...

December 2, 2025
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Spanish Government Approves $3.71B Plan to Modernize F100 Fleet

Spain’s Council of Ministers has given the green light to the mid-life upgrade program for the navy’s F100 frigates. Under the plan, Spanish shipbuilder Navantia will execute the modernization...

December 1, 2025
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Sweden Prepares to Launch Turbojet-Powered Modular UAV

A British aerospace manufacturer has set out to develop an entirely new UAV for Sweden’s military, with delivery targeted within an 18-month development cycle. GKN Aerospace confirmed a cooperation...

December 1, 2025
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France Steps Into Advanced Loitering Munitions Arena With MUTANT XL

MUTANT XL unites MBDA’s missile technologies with Delair’s drone innovations, creating a highly maneuverable, man-in-the-loop precision strike system tailored for today’s complex battlefield missions. The collaboration marks a significant...

November 30, 2025
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U.S. Army trials advanced counter-drone technology in Germany amid Baltic Coast drills.

U.S. Army air defense units and technical teams assembled at Truppenübungsplatz Putlos in northern Germany to assess new counter-drone technologies under live field conditions. The multiweek campaign is significant...